I'm in the early stages of packing a full container. Lots of questions when it comes to the shed and sporting gear. I've got it that garden tools and dirty shoes can cause problems. But how do you define 'clean'? I know that sounds funny. But, for example, what about the shovel with a wooden handle that got left out in the rain quite a few times and has a cracked and discolored wood handle. Is it adequate to sand it down a bit and give it a good coat of linseed and thinner? Or is it better to just bring the metal part? Should I paint the old wheelbarrow? Or is pressure washing it going to be enough? Are rusted nuts and bolts and hand tools going to be a problem? How about pvc pipe fittings that have gotten a little grimy? (I dunked them in bleach and they now look good, but not perfect. Is than enough?) My weed wacker . . . I've hit it hard with the pressure washer, and a bit of degreaser. But nothing seems to remove the grass stains. Is a little staining ok if there's no visible dirt? Is it ok that there's some grease back in hard to reach places?
and is anyone going to notice that my Oriental rugs haven't been washed for years?